Dan Cauniel
@dancauniel.bsky.social
Danish Author. I write in the fantastic: Fantasy, Science fiction.
If I'm not writing, I play video games or reading a good book.
No AI, politics or bots! 🚫
If I'm not writing, I play video games or reading a good book.
No AI, politics or bots! 🚫
Pinned
Dan Cauniel
@dancauniel.bsky.social
· Dec 16
I'm Dan, a writer from Denmark. I am in the middle of writing a 5-book high fantasy series that I dream of publishing traditionally. Let us connect, my fellow writers!
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy
460 words written today on The Flame of Hope. Shortest amount of words this month, but I am feeling tired after 11 days straight with writing the fantasy novel.
Tomorrow is a rest day with reading, and gaming.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amreading #fantasy #WIP
Tomorrow is a rest day with reading, and gaming.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amreading #fantasy #WIP
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
460 words written today on The Flame of Hope. Shortest amount of words this month, but I am feeling tired after 11 days straight with writing the fantasy novel.
Tomorrow is a rest day with reading, and gaming.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amreading #fantasy #WIP
Tomorrow is a rest day with reading, and gaming.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amreading #fantasy #WIP
10.687 words in The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night prequel novel).
I am taking it at a steadier pace now, without writing over 1k words a day. I need to think more clearly on what I am writing.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
I am taking it at a steadier pace now, without writing over 1k words a day. I need to think more clearly on what I am writing.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
November 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
10.687 words in The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night prequel novel).
I am taking it at a steadier pace now, without writing over 1k words a day. I need to think more clearly on what I am writing.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
I am taking it at a steadier pace now, without writing over 1k words a day. I need to think more clearly on what I am writing.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
So I wrote on two projects that I am writing this month:
The Flame of Hope (fantasy) has gotten 537 words today, making it to 9.779 total words. Chapter 3 done.
Starheart (sci-fi) has gotten 845 words. Chapter 1 done.
Total today: 1.382 words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #WIP
The Flame of Hope (fantasy) has gotten 537 words today, making it to 9.779 total words. Chapter 3 done.
Starheart (sci-fi) has gotten 845 words. Chapter 1 done.
Total today: 1.382 words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #WIP
November 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
So I wrote on two projects that I am writing this month:
The Flame of Hope (fantasy) has gotten 537 words today, making it to 9.779 total words. Chapter 3 done.
Starheart (sci-fi) has gotten 845 words. Chapter 1 done.
Total today: 1.382 words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #WIP
The Flame of Hope (fantasy) has gotten 537 words today, making it to 9.779 total words. Chapter 3 done.
Starheart (sci-fi) has gotten 845 words. Chapter 1 done.
Total today: 1.382 words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #WIP
1.435 words written today on The Flame of Hope.
I am now 9.195 words in the high fantasy YA novel. That's 24 pages for the book.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
I am now 9.195 words in the high fantasy YA novel. That's 24 pages for the book.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
November 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
1.435 words written today on The Flame of Hope.
I am now 9.195 words in the high fantasy YA novel. That's 24 pages for the book.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
I am now 9.195 words in the high fantasy YA novel. That's 24 pages for the book.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
1.035 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
I'm thinking of making this as an origin plot that leads up to the main storyline. Might serve the story better.
Currently 7.760 words in the novel.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
I'm thinking of making this as an origin plot that leads up to the main storyline. Might serve the story better.
Currently 7.760 words in the novel.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
1.035 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
I'm thinking of making this as an origin plot that leads up to the main storyline. Might serve the story better.
Currently 7.760 words in the novel.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
I'm thinking of making this as an origin plot that leads up to the main storyline. Might serve the story better.
Currently 7.760 words in the novel.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
972 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
Chapter 2 is almost done, then I can move onto Chapter 3.
Currently 6.725 words in the epic fantasy book.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Chapter 2 is almost done, then I can move onto Chapter 3.
Currently 6.725 words in the epic fantasy book.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
972 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
Chapter 2 is almost done, then I can move onto Chapter 3.
Currently 6.725 words in the epic fantasy book.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Chapter 2 is almost done, then I can move onto Chapter 3.
Currently 6.725 words in the epic fantasy book.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
1.340 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
Currently 5.753 words in the YA fantasy novel. It's moving forward, I'd say. On page 15 right now.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Currently 5.753 words in the YA fantasy novel. It's moving forward, I'd say. On page 15 right now.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
1.340 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
Currently 5.753 words in the YA fantasy novel. It's moving forward, I'd say. On page 15 right now.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Currently 5.753 words in the YA fantasy novel. It's moving forward, I'd say. On page 15 right now.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Currently reading Sea Witch Rising by Sarah Henning. So far, a fine retelling of the fairy tale originally by H.C. Andersen.
Makes me start thinking of making my own retelling at some point. Maybe next year, who knows.
#WritingCommunity #amreading
Makes me start thinking of making my own retelling at some point. Maybe next year, who knows.
#WritingCommunity #amreading
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Currently reading Sea Witch Rising by Sarah Henning. So far, a fine retelling of the fairy tale originally by H.C. Andersen.
Makes me start thinking of making my own retelling at some point. Maybe next year, who knows.
#WritingCommunity #amreading
Makes me start thinking of making my own retelling at some point. Maybe next year, who knows.
#WritingCommunity #amreading
1.014 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
Currently writing Chapter 1 of the novel. Not much else to say other than that.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Currently writing Chapter 1 of the novel. Not much else to say other than that.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
November 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
1.014 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
Currently writing Chapter 1 of the novel. Not much else to say other than that.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Currently writing Chapter 1 of the novel. Not much else to say other than that.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
And...done with reading The Well of Ascension.
Definitely one of the longest books in the story so far, and the one difficult book for me to read at a pace. I spent a month to read it.
Now...what to read next?
The third Mistborn book, or something else?
#WritingCommunity #amreading
Definitely one of the longest books in the story so far, and the one difficult book for me to read at a pace. I spent a month to read it.
Now...what to read next?
The third Mistborn book, or something else?
#WritingCommunity #amreading
November 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
And...done with reading The Well of Ascension.
Definitely one of the longest books in the story so far, and the one difficult book for me to read at a pace. I spent a month to read it.
Now...what to read next?
The third Mistborn book, or something else?
#WritingCommunity #amreading
Definitely one of the longest books in the story so far, and the one difficult book for me to read at a pace. I spent a month to read it.
Now...what to read next?
The third Mistborn book, or something else?
#WritingCommunity #amreading
1.326 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
The prologue is done. It became 8 pages (3.399 words), what I consider the limit of the length for the prologue in my book series.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
The prologue is done. It became 8 pages (3.399 words), what I consider the limit of the length for the prologue in my book series.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
November 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
1.326 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
The prologue is done. It became 8 pages (3.399 words), what I consider the limit of the length for the prologue in my book series.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
The prologue is done. It became 8 pages (3.399 words), what I consider the limit of the length for the prologue in my book series.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
1.086 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
Almost done with the prologue. It's going to be a 6-7 page opening. Should be enough to introduce the setting, alongside three characters.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Almost done with the prologue. It's going to be a 6-7 page opening. Should be enough to introduce the setting, alongside three characters.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
November 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
1.086 words written today on The Flame of Hope (Wings of Night #1).
Almost done with the prologue. It's going to be a 6-7 page opening. Should be enough to introduce the setting, alongside three characters.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Almost done with the prologue. It's going to be a 6-7 page opening. Should be enough to introduce the setting, alongside three characters.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
987 words written today on The Flame of Hope. I decided to write on the prologue today, as I couldn't wait to jump right in. I am too excited for this new version of Wings of Night that I cannot wait patiently 'til tomorrow to write it down.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
987 words written today on The Flame of Hope. I decided to write on the prologue today, as I couldn't wait to jump right in. I am too excited for this new version of Wings of Night that I cannot wait patiently 'til tomorrow to write it down.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
With the first part for Book 1, "The Flame of Hope" storyline all planned down, I can now say that the outline for Arc 1 is at... *ding*: 30%.
Still got a few ways to go before the outline to Arc 1 in Wings of Night is complete.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
Still got a few ways to go before the outline to Arc 1 in Wings of Night is complete.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
October 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
With the first part for Book 1, "The Flame of Hope" storyline all planned down, I can now say that the outline for Arc 1 is at... *ding*: 30%.
Still got a few ways to go before the outline to Arc 1 in Wings of Night is complete.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
Still got a few ways to go before the outline to Arc 1 in Wings of Night is complete.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
Plotting more for the storyline for Wings of Night today. I still have expectations that the first arc will be a trilogy, but we shall see if things change as I go along with the writing process.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
#WritingCommunity #WIP
October 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Plotting more for the storyline for Wings of Night today. I still have expectations that the first arc will be a trilogy, but we shall see if things change as I go along with the writing process.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
#WritingCommunity #WIP
Plotting down some ideas for the storyline to Arc 1, "The First Hero" of the Wings of Night series. Hopefully I will be able to complete the brainstorm session for the plot before Saturday, November the First.
Which means, more intensified sessions with the outline!
#WritingCommunity #WIP
Which means, more intensified sessions with the outline!
#WritingCommunity #WIP
October 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Plotting down some ideas for the storyline to Arc 1, "The First Hero" of the Wings of Night series. Hopefully I will be able to complete the brainstorm session for the plot before Saturday, November the First.
Which means, more intensified sessions with the outline!
#WritingCommunity #WIP
Which means, more intensified sessions with the outline!
#WritingCommunity #WIP
Plotting some more on Wings of Night, my epic fantasy dragon series that is currently being structured with several story arcs, among other things planned for the novels.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
#WritingCommunity #WIP
October 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Plotting some more on Wings of Night, my epic fantasy dragon series that is currently being structured with several story arcs, among other things planned for the novels.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
#WritingCommunity #WIP
I'm still reading through The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson. Now reached "Part Four: Knives", Chapter 39, page 471 of the Mistborn novel.
Really thoroughly enjoying my time with the trilogy. I can see he has put some foreshadowing to the next book, and that's surprising.
#WritingCommunity
Really thoroughly enjoying my time with the trilogy. I can see he has put some foreshadowing to the next book, and that's surprising.
#WritingCommunity
October 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I'm still reading through The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson. Now reached "Part Four: Knives", Chapter 39, page 471 of the Mistborn novel.
Really thoroughly enjoying my time with the trilogy. I can see he has put some foreshadowing to the next book, and that's surprising.
#WritingCommunity
Really thoroughly enjoying my time with the trilogy. I can see he has put some foreshadowing to the next book, and that's surprising.
#WritingCommunity
612 words written today on "Moon" (Dragon Codex #1).
Total word cont: 3.315/68.000.
Still working on Chapter 2 of the novel. Hoping to get more done in November during a challenge I will participate in, like a rough draft challenge throughout the month.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Total word cont: 3.315/68.000.
Still working on Chapter 2 of the novel. Hoping to get more done in November during a challenge I will participate in, like a rough draft challenge throughout the month.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
October 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
612 words written today on "Moon" (Dragon Codex #1).
Total word cont: 3.315/68.000.
Still working on Chapter 2 of the novel. Hoping to get more done in November during a challenge I will participate in, like a rough draft challenge throughout the month.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Total word cont: 3.315/68.000.
Still working on Chapter 2 of the novel. Hoping to get more done in November during a challenge I will participate in, like a rough draft challenge throughout the month.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
803 words written today on "Moon" (Dragon Codex #1).
Total word count: 2.703/68.000.
I'm currently on Chapter 2, and I am introducing the characters, their personalities, and relationships in the first few chapters before the plot gets moving along.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Total word count: 2.703/68.000.
I'm currently on Chapter 2, and I am introducing the characters, their personalities, and relationships in the first few chapters before the plot gets moving along.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
October 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
803 words written today on "Moon" (Dragon Codex #1).
Total word count: 2.703/68.000.
I'm currently on Chapter 2, and I am introducing the characters, their personalities, and relationships in the first few chapters before the plot gets moving along.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Total word count: 2.703/68.000.
I'm currently on Chapter 2, and I am introducing the characters, their personalities, and relationships in the first few chapters before the plot gets moving along.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
1.900 words written today on "Moon" (Dragon Codex #1). This is the project that's like a "for me" to write right now. I have no intentions of publishing it—yet. Probably in the future, we shall see.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
October 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
1.900 words written today on "Moon" (Dragon Codex #1). This is the project that's like a "for me" to write right now. I have no intentions of publishing it—yet. Probably in the future, we shall see.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Working on a side project that's just for fun. It's a fantasy, of course, that is on the Zadien continent I drew a map of earlier this year.
I won't be thinking of publishing it; it's just for my own entertainment.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
I won't be thinking of publishing it; it's just for my own entertainment.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
October 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Working on a side project that's just for fun. It's a fantasy, of course, that is on the Zadien continent I drew a map of earlier this year.
I won't be thinking of publishing it; it's just for my own entertainment.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
I won't be thinking of publishing it; it's just for my own entertainment.
#WritingCommunity #WIP
Begun work on the second Interlude of Skylon, Draft 2. Currently 2 pages into the scene.
The high fantasy book is now at 15.466 total words. It's moving up to where I want it (which is between 100k-120k).
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
The high fantasy book is now at 15.466 total words. It's moving up to where I want it (which is between 100k-120k).
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
October 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Begun work on the second Interlude of Skylon, Draft 2. Currently 2 pages into the scene.
The high fantasy book is now at 15.466 total words. It's moving up to where I want it (which is between 100k-120k).
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
The high fantasy book is now at 15.466 total words. It's moving up to where I want it (which is between 100k-120k).
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Chapter 6 and the first Interlude is written for Skylon, Draft 2.
The high fantasy book is currently 14.692 words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
The high fantasy book is currently 14.692 words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
October 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Chapter 6 and the first Interlude is written for Skylon, Draft 2.
The high fantasy book is currently 14.692 words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
The high fantasy book is currently 14.692 words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Begun writing Chapter 6 of Skylon, Draft 2. After two days from writing to read The Well of Ascension, I now got a lot more ideas to how and where the direction of my high fantasy story should go.
Currently 46 pages in Skylon. 13k words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Currently 46 pages in Skylon. 13k words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
October 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Begun writing Chapter 6 of Skylon, Draft 2. After two days from writing to read The Well of Ascension, I now got a lot more ideas to how and where the direction of my high fantasy story should go.
Currently 46 pages in Skylon. 13k words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP
Currently 46 pages in Skylon. 13k words.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #fantasy #WIP